Let's Go Aero Half Nelson User manual

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Half Nelson - Channel
2-Bike Truck Mount Carrier for C-Channel Systems
Part No. B01816
Revision Date: 07/15/19HNC-071519Rev
ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Rated for 70 lbs (35 lbs per Bicycle) of payload.
For Toyota Deck Rail, Nissan Utili-Track Systems and Jeep Trail Rail or pickup trucks with
c-channel bed attachments.
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
K
L
M
N
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
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BED SIDE BAR
REAR CAB BAR
9mm TAPERED BOLT
CHANNEL NUT
LARGE RING PIN
3/8” WASHER
3/8” SPLIT RING WASHER
STEM
SPIN RING
SPIN PIN
1/2” WASHER
UPPER WHEEL CRADLE
LOWER WHEEL CRADLE
RUBBER STRAP
WING
CRADLE HOUSING
RETAINER CLIP
SMALL RING PIN
60IN CABLE (WITH BALL STOP)
72IN CABLE (WITH LARGE LOOP)
LOCK & KEYS
QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION
PARTS LIST
If you are missing any items, contact your sales
agent if the product was assembled by them. If not,
or if purchased from Let’s Go Aero, please contact
us at 1-877-GO-4-AERO (464-2376).
STEP 1: Rear Cab & Bed Side Bar Assemebly
Secure the Bed Side Bar
[A] to the Rear Cab Bar [B]
using four (4) 9mm Tapered
Bolts [C].
[Fg. 1 & 2]
NOTE: Be sure the Tapered
Bolts are inserted through
the wider holes on the back
of the Rear Car Bar. Bolts
should nest ush with the
Bar once fully tighten.
STEP 2: Rear Cab & Bed Side Bar Mounting
Slide three (3) Channel Nuts [D] into
the channel located on the side of the
truck bed.
Slide two (2) Channel Nuts [D] into the
channel located on the cab side of the
truck bed. [Fg. 3]
NOTE: For Nissan Utili-Track systems
the Channel Nut [D] will be positioned
vertically. [Fg. 4]
NOTE: For Toyota Deck Rail and Jeep
Trail Rail systems the Channel Nut [D]
will be positioned horizontally. [Fg. 5]
SPINWING™ PARTSTRUCK MOUNT PARTS
CA
B
D
D
D
B
C
A
[Fg. 1]
[Fg. 3][Fg. 4]
Nissan Utli-Track
Toyota Deck Rail &
Jeep Trail Rail
[Fg. 5]
[Fg. 2]
TRUCK BED

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STEP 3: Rear Cab & Bed Side Bar Mounting Cont.
STEP 4: Rear Cab & Bed Side Bar Mounting Cont.
Place the connected Bed Side Bar [A] and Rear Cab Bar
[B] into the front passenger side corner of the pickup
truck. Be sure to push the carrier as far in the corner of the
truck bed as possible. [Fg. 6]
Align each Channel Nut [D] with an available
slot on the Rear Cab Bar and Bed Side Bar.
[Fg. 7]
Thread one (1) Large Ring Pin [E] with one (1)
3/8” Flat Washer [F], one (1) 3/8” Split Ring [G]
into each Channel Nut [D] securing each plate
located on Cab Bar [B] and Sill Bar [A] as
shown. [Fg. 8]
Tightly
secure these
connections.
STEP 5: Stem Installation
Slide the Spin Ring [J] onto the Stem [H].
Then slide the Stem [H] into the Socket located on the Bed
Side Bar [A] aligning the holes on the Stem with the holes
on the Bed Side Bar [A] Socket. [Fg. 9]
J
H
A
[Fg. 9]
A
A
B
B
[Fg. 6]
[Fg. 8]
G
E
[Fg. 7]
D
E
GF
F

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STEP 6: Spin Pin Installation
STEP 7: Wing Assembly
STEP 8: Wing Assembly Cont.
Slide the round end of one (1) Rubber Strap [P] onto each Upper
Wheel Cradle [M] and Lower Cradle [N]. [Fg. 13]
NOTE: Be sure to slide the Rubber Straps [P] all the way onto the
cradles so that it tightly rests over the plastic coating of the Wheel
Cradle [M & N].
Using one (1) 1/2” Washer [L], thread the Spin Pin [S] through the Stem
[H] Socket and tighten until the Stem is fully secure. [Fg. 11]
NOTE: The Spin Pin [S] must always be inserted through the side of the
Socket that where the bushing protrudes outwards.
Using one (1) Wing [Q], slide both foam bumpers to the center of the Wing.
Turn the handles on each Cradle Housing [R] to loosen their grip.
Slide two (2) Cradle Housings [R] above the foam bumpers and two (2) Cradle
Housings below the foam bumpers.
NOTE: The cylinders located on each Cradle Housing [R] MUST rest along the
same sides as the connection hole located at the bottom of the Wing [Q]. [Fg. 11]
NOTE: Positions the cylinders located on each Cradle Housing [R] so that they
alternate direction as shown.
Re-tighten each Cradle Housing [R] handle to secure in place on the Wing [Q].
[Fg. 12]
Repeat this step for the second Wing [Q]. HANDLE
CYLINDER
[Fg. 11]
R
H
K
L
N
M
FOAM
BUMPERS
CONNECTION
HOLE
[Fg. 10]
[Fg. 12]
[Fg. 13]
Q
R
R
R
R
P P

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STEP 9: Wing Assembly Cont.
STEP 10: Wing Assembly Cont.
STEP 11: Wing Installation
Insert two (2) Upper Wheel Cradles [M] with Rubber Straps [P] facing in
opposite directions into the two (2) Cradle Housing [R] installed above
the foam bumpers on each Wing [Q] as shown. [Fg. 14]
Secure each Upper Wheel Cradle [M] with a Retainer Clip [S].
Insert two (2) Lower Wheel Cradles [N] with Rubber Straps [P] facing in
opposite directions into the two (2) Cradle Housing [R] installed below
the foam bumpers on each Wing [Q].
Secure each Lower Wheel Cradle [N] with a Retainer Clip [S]. [Fg. 15]
Slide both Wings [Q] onto the Stem [H]
aligning the holes at the bottom of the Wing
with holes on the Stem.
Thread one (1) Small Ring Pin [T] into the
holes located on each Wing [Q] securing the
Wings to the Stem [H]. [Fg. 16 & 17]
NOTE: The Small Ring Pin [T] MUST always
be threaded through the hole in the Wing [Q]
from above/inside the Stem [H] as shown.
M
S
P
P
Q
Q
T
QH
R
R
[Fg. 14]
[Fg. 15]
[Fg. 16]
[Fg. 17]
N
S

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Using the 60in Cable (with
Ball Stop) [U], start by
inserting the small loop
through an available slot
located at the furthest end
of the Rear Cab Bar [B].
[Fg. 18 & 19]
Thread the 60in Cable [U] through
each Large Ring Pin [E] along the
carrier. [Fg. 18 & 20]
Slide the small loop over the Spin
Pin [K] post that is threaded through
the Stem [H].
Using the 72in Cable (with Large Loop) [V], slide the small loop
through one Ring Pin [T] that secures the Wing to the Stem.
Slide the small loop through the large loop on the 72in Cable [V] to
create a closed loop.
Continue using the small loop end of the 72in Cable [V] to secure the
carrier by sliding the small loop end through the 2nd Small Ring Pin [T]
and then nish by securing the small loop over the Spin Pin [K] post
that is threaded through the Stem [H]. [Fg. 21]
NOTE: The 72in Cable [V] is designed to lock bicycles to the carrier.
When no bicycles are mounted (like the example currently shown in
Fg. 21) it is recommended to wrap excess slack on the cable around
the Stem [H] before sliding the small loop end over the Spin Pin [K].
Install the included Lock [W] over the Spin Pin [K] locking both
Cables [U & V] onto the Spin Pin [K]. [Fg. 22]
STEP 12: Lock Rack to the Vehicle with 60” Cable
STEP 13: Lock Wings to the Rack with 72” Cable
STEP 14: Apply Lock
B
U
T
U
K
K
K
B
V
X
U
E
[Fg. 18]
[Fg. 21]
[Fg. 22]
[Fg. 19]
[Fg. 20]

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Slide the Lower Wheel Cradle [N] to
meet the bottom/side of the bicycle tire.
Secure the Lower Wheel Cradle [N]
using the same technique as the Upper
Wheel Cradles. [Fg. 27 & 28]
TIP: Pull the Rubber Straps [P] to
the outside edge of the Lower Cradle
[N] to position bicycles wheels so the
frame of the bicycle is pulled away
from the Wings for wheel touch only
performance. [Fg. 28]
Operation: Securing Bicycles
Hang bicycles by the
tires on the Upper Wheel
Cradles [M] with chain
rings to the outside. [Fg.
23 & 24]
Secure by tensioning
each Rubber Strap [P]
over the top of each tire
and engaging a strap hole
over the end of the Upper
Wheel Cradle [M] using
the tightest hole available.
[Fg. 25 & 26]
PP
M
MM
M
IMPORTANT: For two bicycles, position
the bicycles facing in opposite directions
(front-to-back/back-to-front) with the
chain ring to the outside.
N
P
N
P
[Fg. 23]
[Fg. 26]
[Fg. 28]
[Fg. 27]
[Fg. 25]
[Fg. 24]

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Locking Bicycles To Rack
Adjusting Position of Bicycles
SpinWing Rotation
Unlock the Spin Pin [K] and remove the 72” Cable
(with the Large Loop) [V] from the Spin Pin.
Weave the 72” Cable [V] through the frame of the
bicycle.
Re-secure the 72in Cable [V] back onto the Spin
Pin [K] and re-lock the assembly. [Fg. 29]
To accommodate varying bike sizes, slide the
cradle along the wings and re-tighten. [Fg. 30]
TIP: Lower Wheel Cradles [N] can be easily
reversed while the bicycle is hangs from the
Upper Wheel Cradles [M] to the opposite side of
the their housing for quick adjustability.
When loading and removing bikes, the SpinWing may be rotated 180°for quick access to both bicycles.
To rotate the SpinWing, unlock the Lock [W] located on the SpinPin [K] and removed both Cable ends [U & V]. Remove
the Spin Pin.
Rotate the Wings 180° and then re-secure the SpinPin [K], Cables (if necessary) [U & V] and Lock [W] (if necessary).
Make sure the Spin Pin [K] is properly tightened
and locked before transit. Make sure the bikes are
securely attached to the rack before driving.
The Maximum load weight is 70 lbs or 35 lbs per
bicycle. DO NOT OVERLOAD.
CAUTION: CAUTION:
[Fg. 29]
[Fg. 30]
W
K

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Let’s Go Aero, Inc.
4474 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917 USA
Phone: [phone] or 719-630-3800
Email: [email protected]
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Patent and trademark protected:
Patent Numbers 8,889,456; 14/546.993; Patents Pending
Copyright© 2019, Lets Go Aero, Inc., All rights reserved.
Always secure each bicycle with all four connections points (two Upper Wheel Cradles & two Lower Cradles).
Do not operate the vehicle unless all connection points are tight and secured. Failure to follow bicycle mounting
procedure may result in damage to carrier, damage to property, bodily injury or death.
Always check and conrm all truck mounting points are tight and fully secure before each transit. Failure to follow
proper installation and equipment checks before transit may result in damage to carrier, damage to property, bodily
injury or death.
WARNING:
WARNING: